Page 7 - SIG Sauer P226 Reviews

When I first take it out the package I like the weight of it. It feels like a solid gun like it will last for a long time. I don't see how this going to get so many bad reviews, I've owned A P 25 and pt-85 for since they came out are those are real good guns but this sig Sauer close it out of the water completely. I get around 48 shots till empty and to me that is good for a blowback CO2 that is very powerful. I use Winchester maximum velocity and mines and those work the best. This gun have crazy power, especially since I'm in Las Vegas right now and it's a 110 degrees outside.

Maybe an open port projector but it really don't need one. Other than that I would change nothing.

This guy is very powerful definitely if you are just getting into are guns. Also this gun is very very loud sounds like a 22. Also it is extremely accurate Sig Sauer did a good job with this .

I like the blow back action and weight of the pistol - loading CO2 is very easy. The pellet clips load easily into the gun and it is relatively easy to use.

The pellet clips are very finicky to load - you really have to center the pellets in the clip in order for it fire properly. Also the clips have a tendency not to revolve after discharging a pellet leaving an empty round chambered. I have three clips for this pistol and they all have a tendency to skip rounds especially after rapid cycling. In addition, the accuracy of this pistol is almost non-existent even with high end match rounds. groups are well outside what you would expect for a higher end training pistol - especially from Sig Sauer. I have regular Sig P220 chambered in .45 Cal and it is very accurate weapon. This gun needs tritium sights, better accuracy testing and a better magazine mechanism.

When I ordered this pistol it was back ordered and I had done a lot of research looking for a fairly accurate pistol with blow back action and high FPS rating. I have shot over 1000 rounds using H&N brand pellets and have tried varying pellet weights ranging from 7 grains to 10 grains. The accuracy leaves much to be desired - 5" groups are almost impossible to achieve even when fairly close . Overall not impressed with this pistol. I am considering purchasing a new pistol from a different manufacturer. I would not recommend this pistol - especially when the price point is close to $100.00. I have Daisy brand C02 BB gun that requires cycling after each shot that provides better accuracy and consistency than the Sig P226.

This is a great practice pistol. Similar weight, feel and balance to the real P226. Let's me practice in the back yard when I can't get to the range.

Not much to like about this gun.

The next time I purchase a gun it will be from a supplier where I can try the gun before I purchase it.

Accuracy is not good. Trigger pull is terrible and it doesn't have enough power to penetrate a cardboard box at 20 feet. Now I have a gun I can't return because I fired one clip of pellets through it only to find out it was nothing as described.

First impression as soon as I saw and felt the pistol on my hands was incredible. it looks and feel like the real sig sauer .22lr sig mosquito, even better. But got dissapointed when test it. The magazine drops itsel from the grip when shooting and when a slight shake of my hand eeeverytime. Also if I don't empty the gas cilinder sholting, it empty by itself. any solution, because I don't want to return it. I really like the gun

Great air pistol to practice shooting in the back yard, and teach my son, gun safety, and get him acclimated to the proper usage of a hand gun

Had this for about two months now and I love it more and more every time I shoot it. Has a great field to it, well balanced, everything you would expect from the name Has a great feel to it, well-balanced, everything you would expect from a Sig. if you’re looking for a gun to train with, plank around or target shoot this is definitely the right one.

I carry a P226 MK25. I have not been able to use the local range of which I am a member because of the virus situation. Shooting my 9mm in the backyard is not an option. My son, who has a large collection of nerf and air soft guns, suggested I get an air pistol; it didn't take me long to find that Sig has a P226 Air Pistol.

The P226 Air Pistol is basically the same size and weight as my "real" P226; except I can shoot it in my backyard. And I can use the same holster for the Air Pistol as I use with my P226 MK25.

I set up a 1" target at 15 yards; with a standard daisy BB gun, I easily hit the target and after awhile so could my son. Then we tested the P226 Air Gun.

At an indoor range, hitting a 1" target at 15 yards with a P226 MK25 isn't at the high-end of difficult, but it's not as easy as with a BB gun. It took me, several tries before I was able to repeatably hit the target. I noted that the P226 Air Gun sights differently than my real one; but, the air gun is quite accurate.

My first impression is that it was fun. I felt confident that if I wanted to practice inside my home, it would be easy and safe to accommodate. My son commented that the co2 cartridge lasted much longer than any of the air guns in his collection.

My second impression is that performance degrades as the cartridge is expended; but, the degradation doesn't seem to be very smooth - the P226 works, the same for quite some time and then you all of sudden you notice it's not working - you miss the target, etc.

My third impression is that it is a great way to practice all sorts of combat pistol exercises.

My fourth impression is that the air gun really augments dry fire practice. The recoil is slight but feel is similar due to the blowback pushing the slide rearward. If you tend to flinch, you can overcome it using an air gun - you can practice keeping both eyes open, holding your hand steady, pulling the trigger back, slowly, slowly, slowly and then surprise, it fires!

Feel and weight of the gun are fantastic. Fit and finish of all the parts including the slide are Sig spot on, no rattles or play in any moving part. Feels balanced and solid in the hand. Excellent trigger pull and shoots quite accurately with wadcutters. And the CO2 loading couldn't be easier. Awesome replica!

Nothing

This gun is very well made and functions great. Don't miss out on this one!

If you're looking for a training tool, this is a good one. The weight and handling promotes good muscle memory, and the 226 air pistol doubles as a good introductory tool for novice shooters. The evolution of these air pistols is pretty incredible. I hadn't shot, in any form, for over 30 years. As someone who wants to ease back into the realm of enthusiasts, this was a great alternative to going all in right out of the gate. This one performs well and handles nicely. I've gotten some of my form back ahead of going in for courses. Thanks, Sig Sauer.

my magazine and some pellets keep ejecting at the slightest touch of the button on the side should have a cover at the bottom of the handle

Looks and feels real.

Power and accuracy are low.

Clip is fragile.

Nice gun, looks good, feels good, nice weight balance, but not good for left handed shooters! When holding the gun in my left hand my fore-finger brushes the magazine release and out pops the magazine. It either hits the ground or partially ejects depending on how I am holding the gun. The mag ejector button should have a tighter fit and be less sensitive. Maybe Sigsauer could redesign the mag ejector so it could flipped around for left or right-handed shooting.

Well I ordered it and received it quickly. Shot it a few times in the back yard. Well since I am quarantined, I set up some targets in my back yard. I sure am glad I bought the big box of co2 cylinders. I have run quite a few though it this last week. I can’t get to the range so this has kept me sane. Close enough to my EDC P226!

The weight and feel of the pistol are very nice. Accuracy is what you would expect from a pistol. Would make a good train ring weapon

I would absolutely change the style of the clip. True, it holds 16 rounds but you have to flip it halfway there. The magazine also ejects out accidently if you happen to be left handed, which I am.

I bought this as a step-up combination to use along with dry-fire practice to maintain accuracy skills. This handgun is dead-on at ten meters (my usual practice range) with match grade pellets. The magazine allows 16 shots before reload. The photo demonstrates the 10 meter accuracy with this handgun.

Not the power it should that. My P25 Gamo has more. PSI power . Not impressed.

Power

It's to heavy

feels great in hand shots great

more power would be nice

My wife and I shoot P226 SAO Legion SIg. This is a very close replica for practice. Weight and handling are very realistic! Fun to shoot indoors and train, and train muscle memory for trigger. We use a light weight target pellet which extends co2 use. We recommend! Pyramid delivered fast ad the transaction was easy. This is our first purchase and will buy from this company again.

Someone to load magazines, or design a speed loader. Very easy in a training session to use up 500 rounds.

Looked and felt good, just like its big brother, was so looking forward to lots of fun............

Better QC on the slide buffer, the shoddy plastic buffer breaks and the slide will fly off, not a one off as it has happened to my first one which was replaced under warranty and now that one has done the same, others with this pistol have had the same thing happen. The sights are rubbish so basically while fun to use its just junk.

Spend your money on something else, while its great fun the fun doesn't last....